Supervisor Lab Support Services (FT, Days) - Methodist
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Manager or Director, the Supervisor Support Services - Laboratory is responsible for the general supervision of lab assistant and phlebotomist personnel. The Supervisor Support Services oversees the work of staff in performing the collection, processing, labeling, storage, and distribution of samples used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The Supervisor provides assistance to Director in overseeing all client and administrative support services for the Clinical Laboratories. The supervisor must be able to fulfill all duties of a lab assistant and phlebotomist as needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED Diploma or Equivalent
- 3 years medical laboratory experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s Degree perferred
- 1 year Prior supervisory experience preferred.
- CPA - Certified Pathologists' Assistant - American Society for Clinical Pathology
Responsibilities
- Supervises the work of lab assistants in the clinical and histology labs.
- Supervises the work of phlebotomists in the clinical lab.
- Distributes work to staff based on assessment of operational needs.
- Schedules staff to ensure adequate department coverage within budget constraints.
- Reviews, revises and implements department policies and procedures, plans, and objectives. Ensures that they are fully understood and properly interpreted by department employees.
- Responsible for training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; delivering regular performance feedback as well as annual performance appraisals; as well as hiring, terminating, rewarding, and disciplining employees in consultation with the Manager.
- Evaluates sample processing equipment, techniques, and workflow patterns.
- Works closely with the lab assistance staff to ensure that pre- and post-analytical laboratory functions are coordinated with laboratory operations.
- Interfaces with manager and employees to address complaints and resolve problems in accordance with the organization’s policies.
- Keeps manager informed on department progress, problems, equipment status, and any significant factors affecting assigned responsibilities, objectives, and budget.
- Maintains all necessary documentation concerning the operation of the department including statistics, employee records, and quality assurance logs to satisfy regulatory requirements.
- Handle studies that come to the lab.
- Work with lab billing staff to assure proper payment.
- Assists pathologists with frozen sections.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the manager/director.
Benefits
- medical (including prescription)
- supplemental insurance
- dental
- vision
- life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement plans
- tuition assistance
- voluntary benefits
- tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
